Pastor Letter 9.28.22 Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ, As I sit down to write this, I recognize that I have attempted multiple times to write a pastor letter and so often a need arises that prevents me from being able to complete a letter. Pastoral care needs continue to be on the … [Read more...]

Pastor Letter 8.3.22 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Recently, a friend was wondering aloud to me why she is so consistently amazed and surprised by God’s responses to her prayers. She wondered why she continues to doubt that God will come through for her, when all that God has ever done … [Read more...]

pastor letter 5.11.22 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As part of my role in our local clergy group, it is my responsibility to maintain the email list and meeting reminders. Additionally, I forward messages from other faith leaders or faith-related events when asked to share. Twice … [Read more...]

pastor letter 4.27.22 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, There are always times in our life where we will feel broken, hurt, and dejected. A while back an e-mail was shared with me that I recall when I feel broken, hurt, or dejected and need to be reminded, I am loved by God. In these times … [Read more...]

pastor letter 3.16.22 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Just recently, I came across a poem that another pastor shared with her congregation, pertaining to fasting and Lent. It was so interesting. I started thinking more about fasting and Lent. Lent is, in the catholic tradition, a time … [Read more...]

pastor letter 3.2.22 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last night, my son, Gavin, and I were watching the Disney movie Bedtime Stories with the main character, Uncle Skeeter, played by Adam Sandler. In the last scene it was playing out the dream sequence the kids shared the night before, … [Read more...]

pastor letter 2.16.22 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “Long-haul Covid” a term which, a little over two years ago, didn’t exist, got me thinking about suffering that is long-haul and how Christ’s disciples can encourage those who are experiencing long- haul suffering. When someone is sick … [Read more...]

Pastor letter 2.2.22 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Growing up in a church that baptized only those who were old enough to make a decision to follow Christ for themselves, left me with the impression that one had to reach perfection before baptism and continue not sinning after one has … [Read more...]